Armstrong Junior High School

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
303 McKee Street
Starkville, MS 39759
358 Students
Middle School 8th - 8th
School Overview
Armstrong Middle School, located at 303 McKee Street in Starkville, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational hub for the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, recognizing the unique needs of adolescents as they transition through these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, Armstrong Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit. The school plays a significant role in the Starkville community, working to support a diverse student body through collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character building, the institution aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible members of the community as they advance toward their secondary education.
358
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    251 (70.1%)
  • White
    93 (26.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (2.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Phone: (662)324-4070
Website: http://www.starkvillesd.com/armstrong-middle-school/index
Grade Range: 8th - 8th
Total Students: 358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 216
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 8 358
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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Starkville, MS 39759 (0.7 miles away)
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SOCSD/MSU Partnership Middle School
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Starkville, MS 39759 (2.2 miles away)
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